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City of Los Alamitos, CA

Part-Time Water Safety Instructor I

Pay: $43,826/yr

Posted: 07/22/2026

Location: Los Alamitos, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$36,736 / year median in California

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Part-Time Water Safety Instructor I City of Los Alamitos, CA - 3.5 Los Alamitos, CA Job Details Part-time $19.02 - $23.12 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training BLS Certification First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Full Job Description Description

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD INFORMATION

This recruitment is Open Until Filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

SALARY RANGE

$ 19.02 - $23.12 Per Hour; up to (20) work hours per week (varies per season)

THE POSITION

This position serves as Water Safety Instructor in the Department of Recreation and Community Services and performs swim lesson instruction and lifesaving skills at the USA Water Polo National Training Center. Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator and Pool Supervisor, the Water Safety Instructor is required to perform the following essential job functions: demonstrate essential swim strokes to participants in the pool; verbally communicate instructions to children and adults in the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program; enforcement of pool rules and regulations; promote public relations among participants; and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Previous experience in swim lesson instruction. Prior swimming experience. Past experience working with children. Ability to read and follow directions; ability to interpret and apply pool rules and regulations; ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING A

minimum of one (1) year experience as a lifeguard at a municipal swimming pool. Ability to swim 400 yards, tread water for 10 minutes, and demonstrate proper rescue techniques.

SPECIAL JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety Title 22 Certificate